It's either my hair or my job
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This is really a trivial matter. Go work, can get cash to get cooler gear, guitars, clothing and what not. What hair? Seriously, so what? Just cut it, it will grow again.
$4.50 while "low", if its what you got, what you are getting, just do it well. Its still an honest paying job, that will pay you on time, down to the cent. IMO, when you get some credentials like a Diploma, then you can definately yell about the pay being too low. If you still think its low, then just quit it and go find some other job. No biggie.
$4.50 while "low", if its what you got, what you are getting, just do it well. Its still an honest paying job, that will pay you on time, down to the cent. IMO, when you get some credentials like a Diploma, then you can definately yell about the pay being too low. If you still think its low, then just quit it and go find some other job. No biggie.
Ahh...I see a younger me in you now that I'm reading your story *lol* And like what others said, you'll have to prioritize between what's important to you at the moment.
Some jobs you can push your luck while others can't. It depends on whether you wanna take the risk or not.
Share with you my own story. I'm now working in NUS as an admin and in this almost 'front-line' and educational industry, I'm supposed to look decent and all and portray a good image. And like you, I'm a long-hair-favouring guy and when I first worked here, I adhered to the rules and cut my hair short. But as time goes by, I grew my hair long again, did lots of whacky, radical styles (bleaching it half-blonde or dye it red, etc) and none of my colleagues/bosses/supervisors complained about it. I think the key thing is your attitude, character and good working mentality/ethics, etc. If you've proven to them that you're a person of integrity, work well, polite, and all, they'd have an easier time accepting it. Of course, a big part of it depends on your higher authorities if they can bend the rules. I'm damn lucky to have a good boss and colleagues who don't mind these things.
If you think your life will be a much more enriching experience with this 'rock and roll long hair care free' type of lifestyle, then go for it. For some, having a job is a responsiblity and can't afford to do such stuff. Again, I'm lucky to have both sides of it taken care of
Good luck!
P.s Having said that, I still dread the reservist period...cannot siam wan lah. But luckily, hair can still grow
Some jobs you can push your luck while others can't. It depends on whether you wanna take the risk or not.
Share with you my own story. I'm now working in NUS as an admin and in this almost 'front-line' and educational industry, I'm supposed to look decent and all and portray a good image. And like you, I'm a long-hair-favouring guy and when I first worked here, I adhered to the rules and cut my hair short. But as time goes by, I grew my hair long again, did lots of whacky, radical styles (bleaching it half-blonde or dye it red, etc) and none of my colleagues/bosses/supervisors complained about it. I think the key thing is your attitude, character and good working mentality/ethics, etc. If you've proven to them that you're a person of integrity, work well, polite, and all, they'd have an easier time accepting it. Of course, a big part of it depends on your higher authorities if they can bend the rules. I'm damn lucky to have a good boss and colleagues who don't mind these things.
If you think your life will be a much more enriching experience with this 'rock and roll long hair care free' type of lifestyle, then go for it. For some, having a job is a responsiblity and can't afford to do such stuff. Again, I'm lucky to have both sides of it taken care of
Good luck!
P.s Having said that, I still dread the reservist period...cannot siam wan lah. But luckily, hair can still grow
I guess I can relate to this quite initimately...
My personal experience, cos I had very long hair while as a teenager. Few inches after collar bone, it was definitely rocker's length; Axel Rose kinda length. (I still have pictures of me, back then)
National service got it botak, and work got it normal...
Similarly, if I was still in teenage years, I would chose my hair versus job.
Of cos, as you grow older and enters the corporate society, most probably as an entry, you would have to snip it off. Unless you are going into some industries that allows long hair, else it's very difficult to convince the corporate pple...
But again, by then you would have looked back that you have "achieved" something while you were young... No remorse/sorrows...
For now, it's your choice... Live life with minimal regrets...
My personal experience, cos I had very long hair while as a teenager. Few inches after collar bone, it was definitely rocker's length; Axel Rose kinda length. (I still have pictures of me, back then)
National service got it botak, and work got it normal...Similarly, if I was still in teenage years, I would chose my hair versus job.
Of cos, as you grow older and enters the corporate society, most probably as an entry, you would have to snip it off. Unless you are going into some industries that allows long hair, else it's very difficult to convince the corporate pple...
But again, by then you would have looked back that you have "achieved" something while you were young... No remorse/sorrows...
For now, it's your choice... Live life with minimal regrets...
arie
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i guess u give up ur hair... ur hair has to go some day... hair grows... why not keep sumting else?? maybe moustache or ur armpit hairs... they're not seen aniway... just make sure they smell good dude... and by the way... getting a part-time job aint that easy... weeks? months? consider urself lucky dude... its onli part-time... if it ever comes to a point where u have to get a full time job n what u make a fuss about is just ur hair... i tink its unlogic... no offence dude...
Kiyoharu
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I've a special request hehe do you have any picture so that we can look at your hairstyle?
Do you think you'll regret or be unhappy if you cut your hair for the $4.50 part time job? or spend more effort in looking for a job that can accept you.. hm i believe many people had face this problem too.. it's true that one day if you enlist into the army you'll get the free botak hairstyle but the most important thing is how you live your life to the fullest and of course you need money to eat also unless you're desperate for the money/job.. hm for my experience i manage to keep fairly long hair while working in the restaurant and office data entry job.. you may want to try it out..
Do you think you'll regret or be unhappy if you cut your hair for the $4.50 part time job? or spend more effort in looking for a job that can accept you.. hm i believe many people had face this problem too.. it's true that one day if you enlist into the army you'll get the free botak hairstyle but the most important thing is how you live your life to the fullest and of course you need money to eat also unless you're desperate for the money/job.. hm for my experience i manage to keep fairly long hair while working in the restaurant and office data entry job.. you may want to try it out..
fgl
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Only job that allowed me to keep long hair was when I was a label chief at Warner Music in 1991-2. Wore T shirt & jeans to office sum mo....
If U have hair issues wt da job bro just WAIT till you do the army then reservist bits... you'll be in for a rude awakening....
In time to come people's outlook change especially when faced with increasing responsibility i.e house, family, bills ... these ppl (me included) will def know whether its hair or job....
My 2 cents added ....to the $99.98 so far in the collection.... 8)
If U have hair issues wt da job bro just WAIT till you do the army then reservist bits... you'll be in for a rude awakening....
In time to come people's outlook change especially when faced with increasing responsibility i.e house, family, bills ... these ppl (me included) will def know whether its hair or job....
My 2 cents added ....to the $99.98 so far in the collection.... 8)
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Heheh, I'm assuming that he doesn't need to do NS.
BlackMoo
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Your hair is not even worth a cent.
Snip it off, you won't lose any value. It serves no practical use. Perhaps some cosmetic use of making you look like a greasy haired, socially outcasted loser, but who cares huh.... $4.50 an hour or looking like a greasy munkee?
Personally I'd prefer having nice, short, smart hair. like a MAN should.
2cents.
Snip it off, you won't lose any value. It serves no practical use. Perhaps some cosmetic use of making you look like a greasy haired, socially outcasted loser, but who cares huh.... $4.50 an hour or looking like a greasy munkee?
Personally I'd prefer having nice, short, smart hair. like a MAN should.
2cents.
balloons
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dont' have to cut it, if really needs to,do it till shoulder length and then be good friends with them,once they know u are a nice guy,grow non stop.For people who called long haired guys losers,well maybe u should read up a bit on Kitaro,or other similiar personalities. It all boils down to whether people trust u or not. People only judge by appearance,u know its sad but true! haha :twisted:
well I'm earning $6.15 an hour and I thought I'd get into a spot first cause I have piercings on my ears, umm 'interesting, radical' ones, and I thought they'd make me take it out first.
(by the way I'm in a very 'front line' job, at a 5 star hotel)
however, no one has bothered me about it *knock on wood haha*
maybe it's cause I've got a good working attitude and I'm not bratty at work or anything. or maybe casue I've got connections in the job haha.
but seriously. you're lucky you managed to get a job, i guess if the money is important to you then decide if you wanna go for the job or suss around for a better paying job that is more leinient about your appearance.
(by the way I'm in a very 'front line' job, at a 5 star hotel)
however, no one has bothered me about it *knock on wood haha*
maybe it's cause I've got a good working attitude and I'm not bratty at work or anything. or maybe casue I've got connections in the job haha.
but seriously. you're lucky you managed to get a job, i guess if the money is important to you then decide if you wanna go for the job or suss around for a better paying job that is more leinient about your appearance.
The-Warlord
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And I suppose women should be in the kitchen all day, cooking and cleaning? And men should never cry? :roll:BlackMoo said:
Jarrod, your one of the few people left who takes pride in themselves over some fucking money. Those prejudice dickheads don't deserve you. Good on you.
Notice how nobody ever says anything when a girl has short hair? What is STILL the big deal with guys and long hair? Is somone with a wooden leg a chair?
change job..4.50 is pathetically low and totally un-worth the hair loss. and with regards to blackmoo..men throughout history have kept long hair..short hair was only a reccent trend that came about around 150 years ago(with the exception of the romans but their hair wasn't that short either). :lol: :lol:
HAHAHA...I have my hair up till the my shoulders. my fringe is around my adams apple area. I'm having my attachments at squire mech pte ltd. Office job 8-5. I tie my hair everyday neatly. THey didnt comment anything. I seriously feel singaporeans are very narrow minded. I bet you know about this. No choice man you gotta live life your way. It's your life man. There are plenti of jobs around also. PLENTYY~!!!! Just keep looking. And the work you got is no big work also. You can get it anywhere. 8)
BlackMoo
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blahblah : Yea... Gladiator galore with long hair and swords.
But the reason I said what I did above, is this. You walk in for an interview, anywhere, first impression counts. If you have your locks strewn all over your face, covering 1 eye etc. it speaks alot about yourself.
Whereas if you have a prim and proper haircut and neat styling, they will be impressed at what a neat persona you carry, and the overall impression is better.
Talking about Singapore on the whole but of course theres exceptions (another story).
Its funny watching people trying to argue themselves over such silly topics.
But the reason I said what I did above, is this. You walk in for an interview, anywhere, first impression counts. If you have your locks strewn all over your face, covering 1 eye etc. it speaks alot about yourself.
Whereas if you have a prim and proper haircut and neat styling, they will be impressed at what a neat persona you carry, and the overall impression is better.
Talking about Singapore on the whole but of course theres exceptions (another story).
Its funny watching people trying to argue themselves over such silly topics.
